An attempt to delay a bid to provide free personal care at home for some 250,000 people in England has failed.The House of Lords voted against a motion tabled by former health minister Lord Warner. He had argued that the government's proposal was "unaffordable" and proper consultation had not taken place. The proposal was originally put forward by Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Labour's conference and is expected to be a key part of its election campaign. The plan has attracted criticism from peers, local government and campaigners because a wider review of social care is also taking place.
An attempt to delay a bid to provide free personal care at home for some 250,000 people in England has failed.
The House of Lords voted against a motion tabled by former health minister Lord Warner.
He had argued that the government's proposal was "unaffordable" and proper consultation had not taken place.
The proposal was originally put forward by Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Labour's conference and is expected to be a key part of its election campaign.
The plan has attracted criticism from peers, local government and campaigners because a wider review of social care is also taking place.
Another example of the labour party legislating on the hoof without consideration of anything other than tomorrow's headline (and May's vote) keep to the Fen Causeway
